Job Description
Join FutureForge Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade of innovation. This role blends foresight with execution, requiring a strategic mind obsessed with anticipating technological, societal, and market shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite leaders to embed future-ready principles into our product roadmap, ensuring we don't just adapt to 2026—we define it.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026-relevant tech (AI ethics, quantum computing, bio-integration)
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term product planning
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present trend forecasts to executive stakeholders with data-backed narratives
- Establish cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026 capabilities
- Author thought leadership on emerging societal impacts of next-gen technologies
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategy/innovation with proven future-planning experience
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEPLE, Delphi method)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Foresight Platform)